Montreal Metro: special constables want to carry guns [Video]

The union representing special constables in Montreal’s Metro wants its members to carry guns and stun guns after a rise in violent incidents, but the STM said it isn’t considering it.

The president of the Fraternité des constables et agents de la paix de la STM (FCAP), Kevin Grenier , said that violence in the city and its transit system has “exploded” in recent years.

“Security in the Metro, it’s known, is at the lowest it’s been in years and that’s felt by our members, too,” said Grenier.

Retired Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officer Mario Benriqué was hired by FCAP to evaluate the situation in Metros after constables said they felt under pressure.

In his seven-page report, Benriqué recommended the FCAP equip special constables with more weapons. He said it was a “logical extension of the use of force, defense, security, protection and control in this work.”

“The work done …